What is "halkett"

Halkett / Halket is a Scottish surname of English (Anglo-Norman) origin. Notable people with the surname include:

• Colin Halkett (1774–1856), British army officer
• Hugh Halkett (1783–1863), British soldier
• Anne Halkett (1623–1699), English religious writer and autobiographer
• Sir Peter Halkett, 6th Baronet (1765–1839), senior Royal Navy officer
• Peter Halkett, designer of the Halkett boat